Vertical influences

Vertical Influences is a contemporary ice skating double-bill. Through a unique virtuosity, "Influences" explores human inter-relations and the the link between an individual and its group. Leadership, bullying, individualism, rivalry... We see a group living obvious tensions but evolving toward a new harmony. In "Vertical", a superb group of five liberated individuals challenges the audience with a unique speed vertigo. This rhythmical choreographic essay explores a new relation between spectators and performance: the audience is seated on the ice surface in order to witness intensely a skating that moves a lot of air... literally. Vertical Influences was presented more than 130 times: theaters doing off-site programming, integration in arts festivals, creation of a special attractions for ice rinks, etc. With its own equipment, the company transforms standard ice-hockey into pop-up theaters. Those ice rinks discretely exist in all cities. Le Patin Libre can also use outdoor ice rinks or install temporary ice anywhere. In all cases, a well rehearsed technical expertise allows ultra-fast load-ins minimizing the impact of our presentations on the schedule of the rinks our presenters collaborate with.